ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260487 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
futile
parade
extenuating
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
appraise
rail
judicious
colossal

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
ploy
interminable
flaunt

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
demean
stern
glaring
turpitude

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
scapegoat
impartial
implement

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."